Guelph Police Reports - June 03, 2014

Web posted on June 03, 2014

Police vehicle struck

On May 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., a Guelph Police officer in a marked cruiser was stopped at a red light facing northbound on Victoria Road at Stone Road. The cruiser was struck from behind by a 1998 Toyota.

The officer was treated at Guelph General Hospital for minor injuries and the driver of the other vehicle, a 47-year-old Guelph male, was charged with careless driving. The police vehicle sustained minor damage and the Toyota sustained extensive damage.

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Break and enter

On June 2, 2014 at 12:35 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Queensdale Crescent home to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered by damaging the front door sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The culprit(s) exited through the back door, which would lead to Westacres Drive.

The home was ransacked but at the time of this release, it was not known whether a theft had occurred. Investigation discovered a description of a potential person of interest. A white male, late 30's to early 40's, blonde hair or shaved head wearing a white T-shirt and blue/green hospital style pants. He was carrying a white pillowcase. This male was last seen in the area of Fife Road and Elmira Road.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contactCst J. McMichan at 519-824-1212 at extension #7427. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.

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Break and enter

On June 2, 2014 at 3:10 p.m., the Guelph Police went to the townhouse construction on Willow Road to investigate break and enters. Several units had been entered and property damage is reported.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contactCst. M. Jones at 519-824-1212 at extension #7174. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.

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The Guelph Police and The Guelph Special Olympians Join Together for the 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run in Support of Special Olympics

The 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run takes place on Wednesday June 4th, 2014. The Guelph Police and local law enforcement agencies will be taking to the road, for a 5 k run, commencing at 2:15 p.m.

The run will begin on Highway 6 and Woodlawn Rd., and will involve 85 runners from the Guelph Police, Cooperators, (our community partner) and local Community living agencies. The runners will run south on Woolwich St, to the Cooperators building and then to the police station for a BBQ event sponsored by Pillers. Pillers has also been a longtime community supporter.

The Guelph Police recognize at times there may be traffic congestion, however we appreciate the community support and patience for this great cause.